Category Archives: independance
Renovating a Life and a House
Welp, here it is. For awhile I had been dreaming of leaving the US. I had dreamed of living a simple life in a country not mired in so much racial strife or expense of living. I had traveled to … Continue reading
Posted in bravery, change, grief loss, independance, renovation, Uncategorized, women
Tagged change, divorce, life, renovation
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A little love goes a long ways
Life has a way of taking us on a wild ride. Forrest Gump once said “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” So many of us start out with good intentions … Continue reading
Posted in anger, bravery, change, independance, Kindness, love, self care, Uncategorized
Tagged ego, narcissism
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Where are you?
Well it’s been a moment. Finally back in the country sitting here at my old laptop thinking about relationship. To be specific I am thinking of marriage. I sit here tonight on the cusp of divorce after a very long … Continue reading
Posted in bravery, change, Fear, grief loss, independance, love, Uncategorized, women
Tagged culture, Fear, Kindness, love, society, women
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Is That My Glass Slipper
Once upon a time there was a young girl who believed in fairy tales. She was raised to believe that a dashing prince would ride into her life and sweep her off of her feet. He would adore everything about … Continue reading
Posted in change, childhood, community, Fear, independance, love
Tagged dream, prince, society
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into the light
As the year comes to an end, many are left wondering what 2020 has meant. What lessons did we come away with if any. There is no doubt it left its mark on the majority; be it through loss, isolation, … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, grief loss, independance, Kindness, Uncategorized
Tagged change, dark, light, new year
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Ties that bind
In these recent weeks I have had my moments of despair and great grief. At times it just washed over me out of the blue. I feel the anger welling up in me and try to find constructive ways to … Continue reading
Posted in bravery, change, grief loss, independance, race, Uncategorized
Tagged ancestors, Juneteenth
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A time of change
It is early and my dad has called me for pain medication. I am awake now and pondering life and how damn hard it can be. I head to the kitchen to pour myself a cup of coffee knowing sleep … Continue reading
Posted in aging, change, grief loss, independance, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, change, culture, family, Kindness, love, opinions, society
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The end of the golden road
Today the Washington Post had an article “The Trauma for a man:Male fury and fear rises in GOP in defense of Kavanaugh.” I am not much for political commentary but find it necessary in light of changing climate in the … Continue reading
Posted in anger, bravery, independance, Uncategorized, women
Tagged anger, culture, women
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claiming our space
There is no doubt we live in a patriarchal society. There was a time when women were seen as belongings, mere chattel. It was the expectation for a woman to be seen and not heard. That was then but unfortunately … Continue reading
Posted in bravery, Fear, independance, self care, Uncategorized
Tagged Kindness, love, women
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That ole beast anger
Anger is a wound that festers. Sometimes it will lie there dormant ready to wreak havoc wherever its tentacles will stretch. We march around with grins on our faces pretending it is not there, but the body knows. For every … Continue reading
Posted in anger, independance, self care, Uncategorized
Tagged anger, Kindness, love, opinions, society
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A different terrain 